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Roy Nelson

Roy Nelson

TRAINING: A typical day of training starts with training the mind, then the body, to be the best.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting 2004, because training fighters wasn't paying the bills.

Do you have any heroes? The only heroes I have are my friends and family (Wife) that support me and help me become a better person and fighter.What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? To fight in the UFC, is a dream that turned into reality.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? N/A

What was your job before you started fighting? Working with kids in before and after school programs, substitute teacher.If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Roi Kan Do and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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